Financial Assistance 

This page provides information on Indigenous and non-Indigenous specific resources, services and assistance in the Illawarra, Shoalhaven and Southern Highlands regions.

Services for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People:

Organization	Contact Details
Illawarra Cultural Centre	22 Kenny St, Wollongong (02) 4228 1585
Myimbarr Aboriginal Family Support	(02) 4226 3358
Noogaleek Children's Centre	(02) 4271 8468
Shellharbour Aboriginal Community Youth Assoc.	(02) 4297 7400
Warrigal Employment	(02) 4276 1878
Aboriginal Legal Service	(02) 4225 7977

 

Services for the general public: 

Organization	Financial Assistance Provided	Contact Details
Anglicare	Bond and Removals Costs	153 Keira Street, Wollongong (02) 4229 7911
Barnardos	Electricity or gas bills	13 Grenne Street, Warrawong (02) 4275 8575
BCS Warilla North Community Centre	Electricity or gas bills	2-6 Hill Street, Warilla (02) 4297 6595
Darcy House	Electricity bills or household expenses	Lot 1 Old Port Road, Port Kembla (02) 4276 3900
Salvation Army	Electricity, gas, Telstra bills and crisis situations	29 Ellen Street, Wollongong (02) 4225 1372
St Vincent de Paul: Wollongong	Electricity, gas, Telstra bills	336 Crown Street, Wollongong (02) 4228 9355
St Vincent de Paul: Corrimal	Electricity, gas, Telstra bills	67 Railway Street, Corrimal (02) 4283 5033
St Vincent de Paul: Dapto	Electricity, gas, Telstra bills	24 Werowi Street, Dapto Open: 9:30 - 11:30( Tues, Wed, Thur, Fri)
St Vincent de Paul: Warrawong	Electricity, gas, Telstra bills	250 Cowper Street, Warrawong (02) 4274 0642
St Vincent de Paul: Oak Flats	Electricity, gas, Telstra bills	41 Central Ave, Oak Flats (02) 4256 6266)
Shellharbour City Baptist Chruch	Electricity, gas, Telstra bills, rent and more	111 Shellharbour Road, Warilla (02) 4297 3667
Community Health For Adolescents in need (CHAIN)	Support for Homeless. Sexual health nurse. Emergency Relief Program	1a Denison Street, Wollongong (02) 4226 5816